Fly Fishing On The Beaverkill River InNew YorkThe Beaverkill River is one of the streams that made dry fly fishing popular in the United States back in the earlyyears. It's a Catskill freestone stream made up of large pools, long riffles and runs. Many of these pools are have names they are famous for. Some of them are shown in the photo album section you can reach through the links below.

The Beaverkill River is actually a tributary of the EastBranch of the Delaware River. When you are fly fishing the Beaverkill River, you are fishing where U. S. fly fishing history originated.

This beautiful trout stream is over forty (40) miles long. It starts out small and ends up rather large. It has many small tributary streams and one large one - the Willowemoc River.

The upper 25 miles of the river is known as the Upper Beaverkill. This part of the river is narrow with lots of rocks and some boulders. The upper section has a lotof tree cover and springs that help keep the water cool. It is mostly consist of small pools and some pocket water. The next stretch below the uppermost section of the upper part, runs from the Balsam Lake outlet down to Shin Creek at Lew Beach. It's about 30-40 feet in width. The pools become larger and are connected with fast flowing riffles. Jones Falls is the most popular spot in this section. It's about forty feet high and terminates in a very deep pool.

The section of the Beaverkill that runs from Lew Beach to the famous Junction Pool becomes even larger. The river grows to as wide and seventy feet. The pools are much wider and longer. The riffles are longer and generally run faster than the small ones in the uppermost sections. This section contains the famous Covered Bridge Pool shown in the pictures on this section of our site. There's also a State Campsite located in this section of the river.

The lower section of the Beaverkill is much larger and open than its upper headwaters. It contains the water from the Willowemoc River. It starts at the famous Junction Pool at the confluence of the Willowemoc and the Beaverkill. This makes the river much larger, almost twice the size of it upstream. The river consist of nice pools connected by riffles that makes fly fishing the Beaverkill a pure joy.

The lower section of the river has two no-kill sections where you must release the trout. They both consist of some very nice looking dry fly water with a lot of riffles. There are also some very long pools in this section, some of them famous for the stories that have been written about over the years. Horse Brook Run and Carin's Pool are tow of the more famous sections in this part of the Beaverkill.

Horse Brook Run is difficult to fish because during the prime season, you better be among the first to get there. It's some very fine pocket water.Carin's Pool is a great pool that holds plenty of trout, but not so easy to fish.

The very lowest section of the Beaverkill River, approximately ten miles long, has continuing pools connected by riffles. Cooks Falls Pool and the Flats are two of the most popular parts of this section. Painters Bend is yet another.

The second no-kill section, Hortons, begins nine miles below Cooks Falls Pool. It's Cemetery Pool and Horton's Pool are two pools well known in the lower section. Other famous locations are Stadel's run and Freeman's Flat. Below Horton's no-kill section, the river become wider and slows down.

Seasons: As you can see in some of the pictures, the water level in the Beaverkill can get rather low in the late summer months.Spring:Spring is the best time for fly fishing the Beaverkill RiverSummer:The fishing in the summer months depends on the amount of rainfall. It is okay some years and not very good other years.

Fly Fishing Guide to the BeaverkillThe Beaverkill is famous for its dry fly fishing. Many of the flies that are still used today were originated by some of the anglers that fished the famous stream. Most of the fishing is keyed to the many hatches that occur.

Other than its rich tradition, the Beaverkill is a very good trout stream. As mentioned on the main page, the upper section, which is over twenty-five miles long, is tree lined and covered in many places. It isn't near as large as the other sections. It's water is also kept cool from the water of many small springs. It is rarely over twenty-five feet wide.

The next section runs down to Shin Creek at Lew Beach. It is about twelve miles long and wider than the uppermost part. There are some riffles, small runs and deeper pools in this section of the Beaverkill. It gets over fifty feet wide in several places.

From Lew Beach down to the Junction Pool, shown on the right side of the main page, a distance of eleven miles, is even wider and approaching seventy feet wide in places, with longer, deeper pools. The state campground is located on this section of the river.

Continued,It also can become too warm during the hottest parts of the season. The Trout Brook tributary helps cool the water some and offers the only fishable water at times.

There's a lot of public access water on the Beaverkill River, especially in the lower section where all the famous pools are located. Fly fishing the Beaverkill is great in that area. Upstream of the confluence of the Willowemoc, much of the land is owned by private fishing clubs and other private owners.

Guide, continued:The Junction Pool is where the Willowemoc Creek or River, whichever name you prefer, flows into the Beaverkill. The river becomes much wider and larger. The pools become very long and are connected by some long riffles. There is a section called Horse Brook Run, show in our photo album, that consist mostly of pocket water.

The lower section is probably the most popular section of the Beaver Kill. It contains the two no-kill sections and provides some excellent dry fly fishing. At the end of this section, the river flows into the East Branch of the Delaware River. The lower section can get warm during the hot summer months. It is best fished during the spring and fall months.

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The Beaverkill is a very fertile stream with lots of aquatic insect hatches. In fact, it is known for its hatches and fine dry fly fishing.

From about the middle of March through the month of May, Blue-winged Olives are the main aquatic insect that hatches. These are mostly baetis species that can provide some good fishing on good weather days. They hatch again starting about the middle of July and last until near October. Some of these are small BWOs and little BWOs. They will vary from hook sizes 16 down to a size 24.

Around the first of April the Little Black Caddisflies, or Grannom Caddis, start hatching along with the Blue Quill mayflies. The caddis hatch last just over a month depending on what part of the stream you are fishing. The Blue Quills can last almost two months. Little Brown Stoneflies will start hatching about the first of April and last just over a month.

By the middle of April you can find some Gray Drakes hatching in some areas of the stream. This is when the Hendrickson hatch starts. The river is know for the Hendrickson and the Red Quill. One pool is named after Mr. Hendrickson. The Gray Drakes last less than a month but the Hendrickson hatch will about a full month. This is a great time to fish the stream but it can be crowded.

Hatches, continued:Several mayflies hatch starting about mid-May. The large Eastern Green Drakes and Brown Drakes hatch for about three weeks. The Eastern Pale Evening Duns actually start nearer the first of May. The American March Browns and the Light Cahill both start around the middle of May.

The middle of May will also start the first Green Sedge hatch and the Short-horned Sedge hatch. Both hatches last about a month and a half. The Dark Blue Sedges will start about the middle of May and can last for over a month. Most of the caddisflies will be Cinnamon and Spotted Sedges. They hatch from mid-May until around the first of August.

Gray-winged Yellow Quills start around the first of June and can last a month and a half. Sulphurs also start the first of June and can last a couple of months. About the middle of June the Golden Drakes will show up in parts of the stream.

By the middle of June, the terrestrial insects can be important. Ants, beetles and grass hoppers imitations will catch trout. Don't forget the streamer flies. They can produce anytime of the year, especially early and late in the day or when the water is stained from heavy rains.

Be sure and consult our Perfect Fly Hatch Chart. It is far better to select the flies you need with you from the hatch chart than to use generic or attractor flies. We have the World's best trout flies that will match the hatch any day of the year on the Beaverkill River.

Fall:Fall is the second best time for fly fishing the Beaverkill.Winter:Trout can be caught (and released) in the no kill section during the better weather days of the winter months.

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Headlines: The river is still flowing just a little high but can be waded and fished in some areas with caution. There are multiple hatches taking place including the Hendricksons and Red Quills. Keep track of the latest information on the above linked fishing report.

10/16/15 Conditions remain about the same with low stream levels and little to no rain in the forecast. The weather is turning much cooler. Blue-winged Olives, Green Sedges, and Little Yellow stones are still hatching. The Great Autumn brown sedges are at the peak of the hatch. Several large brown trout have been caught on our Brown sculpin fly. They are in the pre-spawn mode and very aggressive. Beaverkill trout can be very selective, so it's important to match the hatch.

10/25/15 Good conditions exist right now on the Beaverkill. The stream levels are low but not near as low as they have been. Blue-winded olive hatches should be good this coming week with the cloud cover and higher water levels will also help a lot. Don't forget the Great Autumn Brown Sedges are hatching and bringing trout to the surface to feed on the egg layers in the late afternoons.

11/01/15 It doesn't get much better than it is now on the Beaverkill at this time of the year. The stream levels are good and should remain that way for a few days. The weather is going to be good for the next week. Brown trout are near their actual spawning time and taking streamers very aggressively. Autumn Browns are hatching along with two sizes of Blue-winged olives. Good weather and a little rain will continue the first of next week.

11/08/15 The stream is getting a little low but there is three days of rain in the forecast this week. The water is getting colder by the day because the weather is getting colder. Freestone streams are directly affected by the air temperature. Hatches are down to mostly Blue-winged olives species and Midges. The Brown sculpin is still a good fly to use on the post-spawn brown trout.

11/15/15 The river is in good shape. It is a little high but falling. It should be fine to wade in a day or two and maybe now, in certain areas. Hatches are down to Midges and Blue-winged olives. The Brown Sculpin streamer has been the big fish fly. The weather looks good for the coming week but there is some rain on Thursday and Friday.

11/22/15 The river is still up high, too high to safely wade but falling. There isn't any rain in the forecast for the next six days, so levels should be back to normal soon. Blue-winged olives in two sizes, and plenty of midges are hatching. The Brown sculpin streamer fly should continue to catch a lot of big brown trout. They are in the post-spawn mode and hungry.

12/13/15 The Beaverkill is in very good shape for the first of December. The next week should provide a good opportunity to catch and release some trout in the open section of the river. There is a good weather forecast and the stream levels and flows are good. Midges and small BWO nymphs offer your best odds of success. The Brown Sculpin streamer should continue to catch some of the larger trout. Get off the couch and on the water.

12/20/15 The water is finally getting cold as it should be at this time of the year. It has been a warm fall. Be sure to fish sections of the water out of the fast current. Trout won't hold in the current at the current water temperature of 39 degrees. Midges and Winter stoneflies are the insects you need to be imitating. Fish holes in the bottom of the pools and pockets.

01/03/16 The Beaverkill is still a little high but falling. It should be in good shape in another couple of day where wading is possible. It is going to be colder and you will need to fish midges in tandem with the pupa the top fly and the larva the bottom. Winter stonefly nymphs will also produce. The sculpin streamers work best under low light conditions.

01/10/16 The stream is very high right now but should fall out fast, or within three or four days at the most. There is some snow in the forecast. Midges and winter stonefly nymphs are the choice flies to use right now. When the skies are cloudy, try the White Belly sculpin streamer. It has been catching the larger size brown trout.

01/17/16 There is a chance of snow through Tuesday, and htne it should clear up for a few days. The stream level is still too high to wade and the water is very cold, in the high thirties and lower. Middges, winter stoneflies and the White Belly Sculpin are the flies you need, but catching trout won't be easy.

01/24/16 The river is in good shape with normal stream levels for this time of the year. The water is cold, ranging from 35 to 38. That makes it tough to catch trout but not impossible. Fish the slack current, not fast current such as holes in the bottom and deep pockets. Winter stonefly nymphs and midges should be the key flies.

01/31/16 We should start the new month of February with a warm streak of weather. There is some rain forecast for the first of this week, but much warmer temperatures. Sculpin streamers should work great along with imitations of the Winter stoneflies and little Blue-winged olives. Stream levels are down and the water is clear.

02/07/16 The river is still high but falling. There is some snow forecast but we don't think it will affect the stream levels much and it should continue to fall. It should be in good shape to wade within two or three days. Midges, both cream and red or blood midges, are the main insects to imitate. Winter stoneflies are hatching good as well.

02/14/16 The Beaverkill is very cold, with the flowing water barely above freezing and anywhere it is still frozen solid. The levels are normal for this time of the year. We don't recommend you fish it right now, but if you do, use midge larva and pupa in the slow current, not fast water. Winter stoneflies are also hatching. If you see any one the ground or rocks, fish the adult, otherwise just use the nymph.

02/21/16 The river is high and stained right now. There is more rain and snow forecast for the middle of the week and that should aid in keeping the levels high. The slightly warmer weather has melted a lot of snow and ice and kelp the water temperature down low, but that should soon chance and it should begin to warm up some.

02/28/16 The river is flowing high and fast right now and cannot be waded safely anywhere. There is more rain or snow coming Tuesday and Wednesday, so it is going to be a while before it clears and drops. When you can fish, midges, winter stoneflies and little BWO nymphs will be the main insects to imitate. Sculpin streamers should work good when the water is a little high.

03/06/16 The Beaverkill is in very good shape for this time of the year. The water level is down to near normal and the water clear. The weather will be much warmer this coming week with some rain forecast from near the weekend. Midges and Blue-winged olives are hatching and you should be able to wade and catch trout about anywhere in the stream.

03/20/16 The Beaverkill is in good shape from its uppermost section to the Delaware confluence. It is flowing a little low, but that makes it safe and easy to wade during the early spring months. Midges and little Blue-winged olives are hatching. The water temperature is down a couple of degrees but it won't be long before several hatches begin.

03/27/16 Right now the stream levels are in good shape, a little low for that matter, and can be waded about anywhere. The water is gradually getting warmer and it won't be long before some major hatches begin. Right now, midges and little Blue-winged olives are hatching good and some trout are being caught on the dry fly.

04/03/16 The stream levels are getting a little low but that makes it easy to wade. You just have to use a little more stealth. The water is still cold and midges and Blue-winged olives are still the main insects you should be imitating. It won't be long before we will start seeing some newer, larger insects hatching.

04/10/16 This past week has been cold and the water temperature is back down low. The weather will be getting warmer later this week with little chance of rain beyond Wednesday. The stream level is down to normal for this time of the year. Midges and little Blue-winged olives are still the main insects to imitate. Look for some new hatches within the next couple of weeks.

04/17/16 The water is getting warmer and has dropped and cleared up. Hatches are starting to take place and anglers should begin to catch a lot of trout. Blue Quills, Quill Gordons, Little Black Caddis, Little Brown stoneflies and Blue-winged olives make up the new trout diet. The weather looks good for the coming week, so get off the couch and on the water.

04/24/16 The Beaverkill is producing some nice trout for the many anglers fishing right now. Most leave before the spinners fall late in the day, and that is a big mistake. There is a little rain off and on this coming week but should make little difference in the conditions. Stream levels and water clarity are both good right now.

05/01/16 The river is in great shape from the headwaters to the Delaware River. Angler are catching lots of trout and some on the dry fly on the surface. The water level is a little below normal but that will likely change soon. There is rain forecast every day for the next week. Eastern Pale evening duns, some call Sulphurs, are beginning to hatch.

05/08/16 The Beaverkill is flowing high and dingy right now. It is falling and clearing and should be back in good shape by the middle of the week. There is little rain forecast until this weekend. Lots of hatching are taking place and our customers have been catching good numbers of trout. This should continue as soon as the water drops enough for you to safely wade the stream.

05/15/16 The cooler weather could slow down the hatching and dry fly action just a little but we think it isn't enough to make any drastic differences. The levels are down and you can wade most sections with caution. There is a little more rain to come but the rainfall amounts should be moderate to low. We recommend fishing dries only when you see some surface action.

05/22/16 The river is in better shape, with good stream levels that make it safe to wade most places. The water is clear and hatches are taking place. Our customers are catching a lot of trout and many of them on top using dry flies. There is some rain in the forecast this coming week, so watch the stream levels.

05/29/16 The stream levels are in good shape with little rain in the forecast. They should remain good all of this coming week. The weather is going to be much warmer and a lot of new hatches are starting up. This includes some of the big Drakes as well as the true Sulphurs. It is a great time to be fishing the Beaverkill.

06/05/16 Conditions continue to be very good. The water level is a little low right now, but the rain in the forecast for the next three days should raise the levels back up. There are a lot of hatches taking place and our customers are catching a lot of trout. Dry fly fishing has been great and should continue to be.

06/12/16 The stream is in good shape throughout its entire length. Our customers sent in some very good reports this past week. There is no rain in the forecast for the coming week and the temperatures are going to be mild and near normal fo this time of the year You couldn't ask for any better conditions for fly fishing the Beaverkill.

06/19/16 The stream is low and you do need to stay well hidden from the trout. Wear clothing to match the background, mostly green. Stay low and behind something when you can. The fish are spooky in low water. Lots of aquatic insects are hatching. Our customers keep sending us good reports as to the number of fish caught. An advantage of the low water is that you can wade about anywhere.

06/26/16 The Beaverkill is still in good shape even though the stream levels are low. You just have to use a little extra caution to stay hidden from the trout. It helps to stay low and blended in with the background. There are still a lot of hatches taking place. The caddisfly egg laying activity in the late afternoons is bringing a lot of trout to the surface to feed. Little Yellow stoneflies are also laying eggs late in the day.

07/03/16 The Beaverkill is in good shape throughout its entire length. Our customers are sending in some very good reports as to the numbers of fish being caught. You can catch trout all day, but you can catch more in a shorter period of time the last two hours of daylight. Two species of caddis are laying eggs, along with lots of little Yellow stoneflies.

07/10/16 The river was low but what it took to correct that was much worse. It is currently blown out. We think the levels will be dropping fast. The water table was low and the area dry. There is more rain coming later this week. I still think the levels will be down and back in good shape soon. Our customers were catching a lot of trout. Keep your fingers crossed. It will be back to normal.

07/17/16 The upper Beaverkill has been good to those who are fishing it. We received some good reports from all sections of the river, now that the levels are back down and in good shape. The Little Yellow stoneflies, Cinnamon Caddis and Green sedges are all depositing their eggs late in the day giving those that fish late, plenty of opportunity to catch a lot of trout in a short time.

07/23/16 The river is low and stealth is required. Dress to blend in with the background, stay low and well hidden, otherwise, you will spook the trout. There are some good Slate Drake hatches taking place along with Cinnamon and Green caddis, little Yellow stoneflies and a few other insects. Terrestrials are becoming important. Fish early and very late in the day for the best results.

07/30/16 The river is in good shape with normal levels as I write this but it is raining and on the ways up. It has been low and getting too warm in places and this should really help the overall conditions. Now is a good time to plan on fishing the stream. It may get a little high before falling but otherwise, be in good shape. Terrestrials are becoming more important but there are still some good hatches taking place.

08/07/16 The river is in good shape for the first of August. There are still some hatches taking place, including Tricos recently. Terrestrials are also beginning to work good. The stream levels are about normal for this time of the year. Fish the upper and middle sections of the river for the best results. There is some rain in the forecast later in the week.

08/14/16 The river is very high and stained. So much for the low water. It is back to streamer fishing or waiting for the levels to drop. There is a chance of rain everyday for the next week, so you are likely to continue to see high stream levels. Our customers were reporting some good catching on terrestrials this past week - Carpenter ants, Japanese Beetles and Grass hoppers. The water temperature will be dropping some.

08/20/16 The Beaverkill is running a little high right now but rising. You should check the levels again soon. It is turning cooler and there is little rain forecast this coming week. Cinnamon Caddis are everywhere and lots of Tricos are hatching. Terrestrial insect imitations such as Japanese Beetles, Carpenter ants and grass hoppers are plentiful. Streamers work early mornings.

08/27/16 The river is in good shape for the later part of August. The stream levels are just a little above normal but that's a good thing. Fish the Trico spinner falls in the mornings and hatches in the early afternoon. Late afternoon near dark, fish the egg laying caddis activity. Streamers, sculpin patterns, are also working in the early mornings.

09/04/16 The stream levels are in good shape and easy to wade. Be careful not to spook the trut. Late summer flows are lower than normal. There are three species of caddisflies hatching along with some little BWOs, lots of tricos and still some little Yellow stoneflies. Terrestrial imitations are catching fish for our customers as well. Imitations of ants, beetles and hoppers are working.

09/11/16 We are getting fewer reports but that is because fewer anglers are fishing. School and football season has started and many have put their attention to other things. That is a mistake as the fishing opportunity will get better the next several day with the end of September and first of October being excellent times to fish the Beaverkill.

09/18/16 The river is low right now but it is raining as I write this and maybe the levels will come up some more. Our customers have been doing good in spite of the low water. The water is cooler and the trout more active. There are several new hatching just starting. Little Yellow Quills, Mahogany duns, Great Autumn Brown sedges, and Need;e stoneflies are hatching.

09/25/16 Fall is here and the cooler weather is helping the overall fishing situation. The water levels are low but you don't have to be concerned about the water getting too warm. Trout are active and there are a lot of hatches taking place. The few anglers fishing are catching plenty of trout. Terrestrials are still working as well.

10/02/16 The river has been lower than normal for the past few days but looks like it is on the way up again. It is raining and should continue through tomorrow. This should help the stream levels and the "catching". Blue-winged olives and Mahogany duns are hatching good. Brown sculpin streamers will get the over aggressive brown trout. They are near pre-spawn stages.

10/09/16 The river is in good shape except it is very low. You will have to stay hidden from the trout to catch them. Dress to match the background. Stay low as possible and make longer presentations. Use lighter, longer leaders and tippets. Brown trout are aggressive and entering the pre-spawn stage. The Brown sculpin streamer will catch them.

10/16/16 The weather is turning back a little on the warm side and the stream levels are very low. The water temperature is still cool enough that you can catch trout. The are still eating/feeding well. It is just that you can't let them see you. That is tough to do with the low, clear water. Stay low as possible and use longer, lighter leaders and tippet. Perfect flies help big time since the trout see them well..

10/23/16 The river is low but it is raining as I write this and it is likely to come back up. You can still fish it but it is very easy to spook the trout. The brown trout are in the pre-spawn stage and the Brown Sculpin streamer is catching some for our customers. The water should be rising by tomorrow, so watch the levels. Hopefully, they will come back up near normal levels.

10/30/16 The river is up and in good condition. It is raining as I write this but that will end today. It may rise some more, so watch the levels. It has been low so long, the extra water is welcome. There are some very good Blue-winged olive hatches taking place. We had one good report this past week from a customer who caught a large brown on our Brown Sculpin streamer.

11/05/16 The stream level is low but the water otherwise, in in good shape. The cooler temperature is keeping the trout active and feeding. There are some good Blue-winged olive hatches taking place as well as a few other aquatic insects. Midges are starting to hatch good. Brown trout are still being caught on the Sculpin streamers. Most of these fish are in the post-spawn stage.

11/13/16 The river is very low but otherwise in good shape. There is some rain in the forecast this coming Tuesday and Wednesday. Trout were taken last week by our customers on the surface on BWO duns during hatches, so conditions aren't as bad as many want to think. You do have to stay hidden from the trout. The water is cool and the trout active and feeding.

11/20/16 Low water levels continue but there is some snow in the forecast and that may help when it melts. The water temperature is dropping fast and will get into the mid forties. Midges and Blue-winged olives will be he main insects to imitate. Sculpin streamers should continue to work good.

11/27/16 The river has been low all week but hopefully, that will change this week. There is some rain in the forecast and the levels should be coming back up. Trout are being caught by the very few anglers we know are fishing. You just have to stay hidden to keep from spooking the trout, but that isn't always easy. MIdges, Creams and Reds, are hatching along with Blue-winged olives.

12/04/16 The river is in good shape. It has been high the last three days but back down near an normal level. The water temperature is about 40 to 46 degrees, depending on the section. Midges, creams and reds, and Blue-winged olives are hatching. Winter stoneflies have started to hatch.

12/11/16 The river is cold and clear from the headwaters to the Delaware River confluence. The weather is going to continue to be cold for the coming week with a chance of snow everyday. Stream levels are lower than normal and wading possible. Just don't slip and fall in. Keep a dry change of clothes nearby in case you do. Midges, creams and reds, are the best fly options.

12/18/16 The stream is on the way up some, but for now, at a good level. The only problem is cold water. It averages about 36 degrees. Winter stoneflies and Midges are the only insects hatching. If the levels go up any, fish the Brown sculpin streamer in slow water sections. Midges, Creams and Reds, are best fished with the larva and pupa imitations in tandem.

12/25/16 The river is flowing along at a normal level for a change. The water is cold, with the middle and lower sections running about 37 degrees. This week's weather will be slightly warmer. You can catch plenty of trout provided you will fish imitations of midges, mostly larva and pupa. Sometimes you can catch them feeding on the surface where there are midge clusters.

01/01/17 Now that we have the stream levels down and in good shape, we find the water cold. There is a lot of slush ice in the middle and upper parts of the river. The water temperature is averaging from 34 to 35 degrees. It could come up a little with air temps predicted to be in the low forties later this week. Midges and Winter stoneflies are the only hatches taking place.

01/08/17 Currently, there is a lot of ice in the water, ranging from solid to slush ice. This should all be melted within the next day or two and the water be up into the mid to high thirties by Thursday. Midges and Winter stoneflies will be hatching. Fish the Cream or Red (blood) midges with the larva and pupa in tandem. If you see any clusters of midges, fish the adult patterns.

01/15/17 The stream levels are very high and more rain in on the way today and tomorrow. It will clear up for the next five days and the levels should begin to fall. When it is low enough to fish, start out with the Black Matuka Sculpin streamer. Midges and Winter stoneflies are hatching and it won't be long, before you will start to see some little Blue-winged olives again.

01/22/17 The Beaverkill is still high. We won't call it blown out, but very high and too high to wade safely. It is falling but there is more rain and a lot of snow in the forecast everyday this coming week, so you will just have to watch the stream levels closely to know whether or not you can wade and fish. Midges, Creams and Reds or blood midges, and Winter stoneflies will be the only insects hatching.

01/29/17 The river is high, too high to safely wade. It is dropping but there is a lot of snow in the forecast. It is doubtful much of it will melt as the high temperature isn't going to reach the freezing level. The water is very cold, about 34 to 35, with some slush ice in the water. Midges, creams and reds, will be the main insects to imitate. There are some Winter stoneflies hatching.

02/05/17 The river is in good shape from all standpoints except, the water temperature is barely above freezing even in the lower section. It is about 32 to 33 with lots of slush ice. There are some days that will reach the low forties in air temperature this coming week, and that should help bring the water temps up. Midges and Winter stoneflies are the only insects hatching.

02/12/17 Stream levels are a little high, too high to wade safely in most places. There is snow forecast though Wednesday, then clearing but the temperature isn't going to exceed the freezing mark this coming week. The water is stained in places and clear in places and about 34 to 35 degrees. Midges, creams and reds, the only insects hatching.

02/19/17 Remember, only the no-kill sections in the lower river are open to trout fishing. The weather is going to be nice and much warmer this coming week. This is going to melt a lot of bank snow and ice and get rid of any ice in the water. The water temperature will probably stay down due to the melt with some stain in some areas. Fish streamers, little Blue-winged olives and Cream and Red midges.

02/26/17 The river is currently blown out. Midges, Creams and Reds, and some light Greens are hatching. Little Blue-winged olives are hatching. Little Brown caddis are also being seen. Fish the midge larva and pupa rigged in tandem for the best results. Streamers have worked good in low light conditions and where the water is stained. Remember, the no-kill section in the lower river is the only section open to trout fishing at this time.

03/05/17 The river level is back down to normal and the water in good shape except it is very cold. The levels should remain fairly good because therfe is only one day it should rain this coming week. The water and weather should begin to warm up soon. Midges are still the most important insects to imitate. Sculpin streamers will still be an important fly to use.

03/12/17 The river is in good shape from a stream level standpoint. It is running about normal but it is very cold with lots of slush ice in it. The highest temperature this coming week won't reach the freezing level, so there is likely going to be more ice. Midges are the only insects you need to imitate. Fish the Creams and Reds, with the larva and pupa rigged in tandem.

03/19/17 The river is flowing a little low but it is mostly clear and in good shape otherwise. The water is very cold. The weather will be a little warmer this week, but it won't warm up enough to start any major hatches just yet. Midges are still the most important insects. Creams, Reds or blood midges, and some light greens are hatching. Fish the larva and pupa in tandem for the best results.

03/26/17 The river is in good shape with decent levels and clear water. The water is still cold, in the high thirties, but is warming us some. There are some warm days ahead and warm rain expected, so it won't be long. For now, stick with midges with the pupa and larva rigged in tandem. Sculpin streamers are working under low light conditions.

04/02/17 The stream levels are high, too high to wade safely. The weather and water is getting a little warmer but the water is still in the mid to low forties. It won't be very long before several hatches will begin - Blue Quills, Quill Gordons, little Brown stoneflies, little black caddis and Blue-winged olives. Check the levels before traveling far to fish.

04/09/17 The stream level is still high and the water stained but it is falling and will soon be in good shape. There is little rain in the forecast for the coming week. We are expecting lots of new hatches to start within the next few days. Quill Gordons, Blue Quills, little Browns stoneflies and little Black Caddis should begin to hatch soon.

04/16/17 The river is in good shape in all sections. The stream levels are down to just a little below normal and the water is clear. Lots of insects are hatching. The recent warm weather has the water temperature up in the fifties. We received two good reports from yesterday. You can fish about any section from the headwaters to the Delaware..

04/23/17 There are lots of Quill Gordons and Blue Quills hatching. The famous Hendricksons and Red Quills should start anytime now, if not already. Our customers are catching good numbers of trout. The stream levels are in good shape and the weather with some rain, hopefully, just the right amount to keep the stream levels up.

04/30/17 The stream levels are down a little below normal and wading easy and safe. Our customers are reporting some good catches as of yesterday. There are lots of Hendrickson/Red Quills hatching along with several other aquatic insects. There is a lot of rain in the forecast this coming week, so watch the levels.

05/07/17 The stream levels are too high to wade safely in any section of the Beaverkill. All you can do is fish from the banks. There are a few places you can do that with some opportunity. Keep in touch with us. We will keep you informed. The hatches slowed down some due to the cooler weather but will take off again.

05/14/17 The stream levels are high right now but there is little rain in the forecast past tomorrow and they will fall out fast. There are lots of new hatches starting up. Eastern Green Drakes, Brown Drakes, Cinnamon Caddis, Green Sedge (caddis) and Dark Blue Sedge (caddis) are starting to hatch. The next few days should be good conditions for fishing the stream.

05/21/17 To be short and sweet, conditions are excellent at this time. The stream levels are down to a normal level and wading is safe and easy in most sections. There is some rain in the forecast for the next week, hopefully just enough to keep the levels up but be sure to check on them. There are lots of insects hatching and lots of trout being caught.

05/28/17 The river is in good shape in all sections. The stream levels are down and wading safe and easy most anywhere. There are lots of hatches taking place and anglers are catching a lot of trout. Our customers are sending in some good reports. Hatches vary from the lower end of the river to the upper sections, so all the flies listed below don't exist in one place.

06/04/17 The river is in very good shape in all respects. Our customers have been sending in some excellent reports. There are a lot of insects hatching and a lot of the trout are being taken from the surface. There is some rain in the forecast this coming week. The cloud cover will be a plus. Hopefully, it will be about the right amount to keep the stream levels up.

06/18/17 The river is in good shape with good stream leve3ls and wading easy and safe in most places. There are a large number of insects hatching. Our customers are reporting catching a lot of trout, many on the surface. Fish as near dark as you can. The spinner falls and egg laying caddis and stoneflies are bringing a lot of the action.

06/25/17 The stream is in great condition in all sections. Our customers sent in three good reports from the past week. All sections are producing trout but we prefer the upper and middle right now. The Green drakes are about gone but there may be some in the uppermost sections. Multiple hatches are occurring and it is difficult at times to figure out what is the most important.

07/02/17 The river is in good shape and our customers catching a lot of trout. There are still lots of insects hatching and terrestrials are being to work good - Japanese beetles, Carpenter ants and grass hoppers imitations. All section of the river are producing trout in good numbers.

07/09/17 The river is in good shape. The lower end is getting a little too warm but the middle and upper sections are in good shape. There are still plenty of hatches taking place. Terrestrials are also working good. We had one good report from a customer this past week.

07/16/17 The river level is up again and tough to not safe to wade. The upper middle and headwaters have some sections low enough to wade with caution. The water is falling fast and should be normal soon. There is some more chances of rain this coming week. There is still a lot of hatches, but remember, these are not all in the same section of water.

07/23/17 The stream is running rather low at this time. There is a lot of rain in the forecast and we don't think that will be the case very long. For now, use stealth and stay hidden from the trout as much as possible. There are lots of insects hatching including large hatches of Tricos and Slate Drakes as well as several others.

07/30/17 The river is flowing a little high and above the normal levels. Some sections can still be waded with caution and others can't. The river is in good shape otherwise. There is some color to it but not enough to hurt anything. We received one good report just yesterday. There is some more rain in the forecast but we think it will be down enough to handle it.

08/06/17 The river is in good shape in all sections. The middle and upper sections would be our preferred choice at the time. There are still plenty of hatches and terrestrials are also working. We had one good report from a customers fishing this past week. Slate Drake shucks are everywhere, so watch for the spinners to fall late in the day.

08/13/17 Stream levels are high from the recent heavy rains. The river is falling back down fast and we think will be in good shape within the next day or two. For now, sculpin streamers like our White and Yellow Marabou sculpin would be good fly choices. The river is too high to wade safely at this time, so be careful.

08/20/17 The river is still a little higher than normal and tough to wade in many places. Some sections can be waded with caution. We are recommending fishing the middle and upper sections. The lower part of the river is okay, but borderline too warm. There are still some good hatches taking place and imitations of terrestrials are working.

08/27/17 The stream levels are down to near normal levels and the river in good shape. Wading should be easy and safe again most anywhere. We didn't get any reports this past week, and we assume the high water was the reason. There are still some good hatches taking place. This coming week should be a good one.

09/03/17 The river has been a little low but turning out some nice catches for our customers lately. Currently, it is on the rise from rain and that is likely to continue or most of this coming week. Streamers, like our Brown sculpin, usually produce some good fish under these conditions. If the water gets too stained, go to the yellow marabou sculpin streamer.

09/10/17 The stream levels are still high in most sections, too high too wade safely in some. If you wade, please do so with caution. It is falling fast but there is some more rain chances starting Thursday. There is a chance of rain at the end of the week. There are still some good hatches taking place and terrestrials are also working.

09/17/17The river is in good shape in all sections. The stream levels are a little below normal but fine. There are hatches still taking place. Terrestrials should still be working good. We didn't receive any reports from anyone fishing this past week, but the conditions were good all week. The cooler weather is lowering the water temperature.

09/24/17 The stream is in good shape with water levels near normal for this time of they season. Our customers sent in three good reports from the past week. There are two species of caddisflies and some little yellow stones hatching. There are also some size 18 Blue-winged olives hatching.

10/01/17 The river is in good shape in all sections. Wading is safe with caution in most sections. Brown trout are in the pre-spawn stage and aggressive and territorial. Our Brown sculpin streamers are catching them. There are some new hatches starting to take place. Mahogany duns, larger BWOs and Great Autumn Brown sedges..

10/08/17 The stream levels are at a normal level at this time. There is some rain in the forecast about everyday for the coming week, so you should check them before traveling very far to fish. The water has been very low. We didn't receive any reports this past week from anyone fishing. This coming week should be good. Brown trout are in the pre-spawn stage.

10/15/17 The river is in good shape except the levels are a little low. You would need to stay hidden from the trout. There is rain forecast for today and tomorrow and this may bring them back up. We had two good reports from customers this past week. Some very large browns were caught on our Sculpin streamer patterns.

10/22/17 The stream levels are a little low and you will need to use some stealth and stay hidden from the trout. There is rain forecast for Wednesday and Thursday, so that should bring the levels back up. We received one good report from a customer this past week. There are some very good hatches taking place.

10/29/17 As you probably know, the stream is blown out, or at very high stream levels. All you can do is to check back with us and watch the stream levels and fish when it drops back down low enough. We will keep you informed as to the status of the high water. There is more rain in the forecast this coming week.

11/07/17 The stream levels are back down to just a little above normal. We think the stream levels will be good for the next week. There is a little rain/snow in the forecast. There are good hatches of Cream and Red midges and Blue-winged olives. We didn't receive any reports from anyone fishing this past week.

11/14/17 The stream levels are down and the water in good shape. It is colder averaging in the mid forties. Midges, creams and reds or blood midges are hatching Blue winged olives are also hatching good. The Sculpin streamers should catch the larger trout.

11/21/17 Stream levels are running a little high but falling fast. You should be able to wade most place provided caution is used. Cream and Red (blood) midges are hatching good. Blue-winged olives are hatching on warmer, cloudy days. The Browns sculpin streamer has been catching a lot of trout.

12/02/17 The stream levels are a little below normal levels and wading should be safe and easy provided caution is used. Brown sculpin streamers should catch the larger trout. Cream and Red midges with the larva and pupa rigged in tandem should catch good numbers of trout.

12/25/17 The river is running low and staying hidden from the trout as well as using stealth is a big factor. Midges and Winter stoneflies represent the only insects hatching. The water is cold and fish will be out of the current holding in slow to still water in pockets and holes.

01/22/18 Fish the lower section of the river when the stream level drops back down. It is very high at this time. The middle and upper sections have lots of slush ice. Midges and Winter stoneflies will be the only hatches.

01/29/18 The stream levels are back down to normal levels. The water is very cold, ranging from 32 to 36 degrees. Fish the lower section of the river. Midges, creams and reds, and Winter stoneflies are hatching.

02/06/18 Stream levels are down a little below normal levels but otherwise, in good shape except for being very cold. The water temperature ranges from 32 to 35. Midges, Creams and Reds or blood midges, and Winter stoneflies, are the only insects hatching.

02/13/18 The river is high, too high to fish right now, but is falling. There is some more rain and snow in the forecast, so be sure to check the levels

02/26/18 The river is very high and stained to muddy. It is falling fast and there is a good forecast for the coming week. Check back with us soon. Winter stoneflies and Midges, creams and reds, are hatching.

03/06/18 The stream levels are down a lot but it is still too high to wade in many sections. Some areas are low enough that it is okay provided caution is used. The water is clear.

03/13/18 Conditions are good. The stream levels are down to normal levels and the water clear. The weather and water is still cold but that will be changing very soon. Midges and winter stoneflies are still the main insects to imitate. Sculpin streamers should work good with the higher water levels.

03/20/18 The river is flowing at a low level with clear water. There is little in the weather forecast to change this other than some snow through tomorrow. Melting snow is keeping the water temperature down. Midges are still the most important insects to imitate.

03/27/18 The river continues to get into good shape. The water is getting warmer and warmer. The warm rain is helping. It also stains the water and that's a help streamer fishing. The Brown and Matuka sculpin streamers catch the larger trout.

04/03/18 The river is flowing high at this time, but should begin to drop soon. Midges and little Blue-winged olives are still the only hatches taking place but several more should start soon. The cold spell this week will set things back a little but otherwise, get ready for some good hatches.

04/09/18 The river is down and getting into good shape fast. The warmer rain and weather is getting the water temperature up fast. Several new hatches should begin very soon. The water needs to get to about 50 and peak there for three days or so in a row. I'm listing flies of the new hatches because they may start in the lower part of the stream very soon.

04/18/18 The water was getting into good shape and new hatches starting, but the weather has turned chilly again and slowed things down. The stream is currently very high, too high to safely wade, but should begin to fall.

04/25/18 The river is very high in all sections. It is too high to wade almost anywhere and the water is stained. The hatches are still going okay but slowed down due to the cooler than normal weather that has occurred lately. Hendricksons and Red Quills should start hatching soon.

05/02/18 The stream levels are down to just a little above normal levels and wading safe with caution in most sections. There are lots of hatches taking place. Hendricksons and Red Quills should start anytime now, if not already. Of course, there are BWOs, Little Grannon caddis, little Brown stoneflies, Quill Gordons, and Blue Quills hatching as well.

05/09/18 The river is in very good shape with good stream levels and mostly clear water. There are lots of insects hatching and dry fly fishing is very good. It will be cloudy with showers much of the coming week and this will make the hatches more intense.

05/16/18 The river is running high but falling. There is more rain in the forecast most days but with small chances. There are lots of insects hatching. Dry fly fishing is very good right now. The cloud cover is helping the hatches. It is a good time to fish the river.

05/30/18 The river is currently in good shape with stream levels just a little above normal. Wading is safe in most places. There is a lot of rain in the forecast, and the levels are subject to change. The cloud cover is a big help in the hatches and the "catching". This coming week should be a good one. Be sure and check the levels.

06/06/18 Stream conditions are very good. There is no rain in the forecast and it should continue to be good for this coming week. There are multiple hatches taking place including some of the big drakes. All sections of the river are turning out trout.

06/13/18 The river is running a little low but in good shape with clear water. There are multiple hatches taking place. We continue to get good reports for the river. This coming week should be just as good or better.

06/20/18 The stream levels are low and you have to take caution to not spook the trout. Stay low and as hidden as you can. Matching the hatch and/or matching what is going to hatch is very important. The trout are getting a good look at the fly in the low, clear water.

06/27/18 The river is flowing a little above normal levels but falling fast. You should be able to wade in a day or so. There are lots of hatches including Little Yellow Stonefleis, Sulfurs, Light Cahills, Cinnamon caddis and others.

07/24/18 The river is blown out right now due to recent heavy rain. It is falling out fast and we hope it will be back in good shape very soon.

08/08/18 The river is still very high. There has been a lot of rain and levels are still far to high to wade safely. All you can do it check back with us. There are lots of hatches taking place and good numbers of trout were being caught before the heavy rain.

08/29/18 The river is still high in all sections. It is too high to wade safely in some places but okay in others. There is rain in the forecast everyday this coming week. There are still plenty of good hatches taking place and terrestrials should also work good.

09/05/18 The river is still running high, too high to wade safely in some place and okay in others. Streamers have been working good for some anglers. Our Matuka and Brown sculpin patterns are catching trout. There are still some good hatches taking place.

09/19/18 The stream levels are very high, too high to wade anywhere. It should start falling down soon. There is rain from Monday through the rest of next week. There are still some good hatches and terrestrial imitations are working good.

10/06/18 The river is very high, blown out in fact. There is more rain in the forecast for everyday this coming week and we doubt the conditions are going to chance much. Check back with us. We will keep you informed.

10/14/18 The river is down low enough to wade most places. The water is slightly stained and that makes fishing streamers a good thing.

10/28/18 The stream levels are still in good shape. There is some rain and snow in the forecast most days this next week. There are lots of Midges and Blue-winged olives hatching among other insects. Our Perfect Fly Sculpin streamers will catch the larger trout. There are still some hatches taking place.

11/28/18 Sculpin streamers, especially our new Articulated scupin and leech patterns, are catching some larger size trout. Fish the slow and near the bottom of the pools and deep runs. BWOs and Cream and Red midges are hatching.

12/23/18 The stream is very high, blown out in many places. It should fall back down fast but there is more rain and snow on the way. All you can do is to check back with us and check the stream levels. Fishing should be fine when it drops and clears.

01/01/19 The river is still very high, too high to wade safely. There is less rain and snow in the forecast this coming week and we hope the levels will go down. The water is relatively warm for this time of the season and fishing should be very good if the levels were down.

01/08/19 The stream levels are down but it is still high, too high to wade safely in most places. Snow is in the forecast everyday but it shouldn't be melting much due to low air temperatures..

02/19/19 The stream level is down and the water clear and in good shape but very cold. There is a lot of slush ice in the water. Trout can be caught under these conditions but it is usually very tough and slow. I would select a tailwater until it warms up a little and it should do that this coming week.

03/10/19 The stream levels are in good shape but the water is very cold. Most of the river has slush ice in the water, lots of bank ice and snow and some shelf ice where the water is slow. It just needs to warm up a little.

03/24/19 The river is still cold but running near a normal level and clear. Much of the ice is gone and it will be warming up a lot this coming week. The weather is going to be nice for a change. Get ready for some good Spring hatches. It won't be long.

04/09/19 Stream levels are up and running a good bit above normal. It is safe to wade some areas provided caution is used. There are several new hatches beginning to take place. We didn't receive any reports from the past week, but we certainaly should start seeing some good ones.

04/23/19 The river is running a little high, too high to wade in some places and okay in others. There are some good hatches starting to take place. The middle and lower sections of the river should be better than the uppermost places.

05/05/19 The river is currently just a little above a normal level and in good shape. There are several new hatches taking place including Quill Gordons, Blue Quills, BWOs, Little Black caddis and littte Brown stoneflies.